Increasing the minimum wage in 2016 lifted pay by 2pc - even for workers who didn't qualify for the rate. Increasing the minimum wage in 2016 lifted pay by 2pc - even for workers who didn't qualify for the rate. Relative to European Union peers, the minimum wage here now stands at the higher end of the spectrum. Last year the minimum wage was increased further to €9.80, on the back of recommendations from the Low Pay Commission. Democrats are now pushing for a national €15 minimum wage and look set to encounter stiff resistance from Republicans and business groups.

Source: Irish Independent March 07, 2019 02:26 UTC